Q: How to request Court's permission for brief, statement to present arguments at the hearing

A: You may be mistaken if you believe the prosecutor will offer you and the judge will approve the plea as you understood it if your case is reopened. Even in the unlikely event your attorney lied, you are not entitled to the misunderstood plea. Most likely, it will just be clearly explained to you.

A: Sorry. Obviously, my response was meant for another post. Just like J.A.

A: As a California landlord dealing with an early lease termination, you must handle security deposits according to strict state laws, regardless of the circumstances.

Your rights to withhold funds are limited to legitimate, documented expenses like unpaid rent, cleaning costs, or repair of damages beyond normal wear and tear. Within 21 days of the tenant moving out, you need to provide them with an itemized statement detailing any deductions and return the remaining deposit amount. This requirement holds true even if the lease ended early.

Remember that improper handling of the security deposit could result in serious consequences - courts may order you to pay up to double the deposit amount if they determine you acted in bad faith. To protect yourself, maintain thorough documentation of all expenses, take detailed photos of the property condition, and keep copies of cleaning or repair receipts. Following these guidelines will help ensure you stay compliant with California Civil Code Section 1950.5 and avoid potential legal troubles.